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Garmin Approach G20 Solar vs Garmin eTrex Solar
What Approach G20 Solar does better (3) and where eTrex Solar wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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7.5Display3.2
8.1Maps & navigation2.5
9.2Battery9.7
8.1Durability9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Approach G20 SolareTrex Solar
| Approach G20 Solar | eTrex Solar | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 90 mm | 105 mm | −15 mm |
| Width | 53 mm | 64 mm | −11 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 31 mm | −13 mm |
| Weight | 108 g | 141 g | −33 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Approach G20 Solar better than eTrex Solar?
- Preloaded mapsYes · eTrex Solar: No
- Weight108 g vs 141 g+31%
- Pixel density190 ppi vs 185 ppi+3%
Why is eTrex Solar better than Approach G20 Solar?
- Satellite systems supported1 vs 66×
- Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2)No · Approach G20 Solar: Yes
- Battery life180 h vs 200 h+11%
- Screen size2.1″ vs 2.2″+3%
Specifications
Side by side
| Satellite positioning | ||
| Satellite systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC (IRNSS) |
| Satellite systems supported | 1 | 6 |
| Multi-band GNSS (L1 + L5/L2) | No | Yes |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 2.1″ | 2.2″ |
| Resolution | 240 × 320 | 240 × 320 |
| Horizontal resolution | 240 px | 240 px |
| Vertical resolution | 320 px | 320 px |
| Pixel density | 190 ppi | 185 ppi |
| Display type | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) | Transflective colour (sunlight-readable) |
| Touchscreen | — | Yes |
| Maps & navigation | ||
| Preloaded maps | Yes | No |
| Map coverage | Worldwide | — |
| Map types | Golf courses | — |
| Preloaded golf courses | 43,000 | — |
| Internal storage | — | 0.03 GB |
| Electronic compass | — | Yes |
| Waypoints | — | 1,000 |
| Connectivity & safety | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smartphone notifications | — | Yes |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery life | 180 h | 200 h |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable | Built-in rechargeable |
| Solar charging | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx7 | IPx7 |
| Weight | 108 g | 141 g |
| Width | 53 mm | 64 mm |
| Height | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 31 mm |
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